🍽️ National School Lunch Week is Coming! 🍎
October 13–17, 2025
We’re excited to celebrate National School Lunch Week—a time to recognize the importance of healthy school meals and the hardworking staff who prepare them every day!
Parents & Guardians:
We’d love to have you join us for lunch! If you’d like to eat with your child during this special week, please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
October 13–17, 2025
We’re excited to celebrate National School Lunch Week—a time to recognize the importance of healthy school meals and the hardworking staff who prepare them every day!
Parents & Guardians:
We’d love to have you join us for lunch! If you’d like to eat with your child during this special week, please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
School photos tomorrow K-5th
🌟 Standard of Excellence Celebration at Hillsboro Elementary! 🌟
This morning, we proudly honored a group of outstanding 4th and 5th-grade students who went above and beyond on last spring’s standardized tests in English Language Arts and Math! 📚➕ Their hard work and dedication truly paid off, and they were recognized in front of the entire student body during our Standard of Excellence Breakfast. 🥞🎉
👏 Congratulations to these exceptional learners — your achievements inspire us all!
#HillsboroElementary #StandardOfExcellence #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment #AcademicExcellence
ELA awards- Alessia, Kenneth, Kysor, Bianca, Tyrell, Fenna, Aubrey, Alida, and Sullivan.
Math awards- Sullivan, Kysor, Kenneth, Madison, Bianca, Tyrell, Fenna, Aubrey, Jonah, and Alessia.
A Big Thank You to Hillsboro Public House!
We are so grateful to the Hillsboro Public House for treating our hardworking Kindergarten through 2nd grade students who completed their ABC Adventure books over the summer. Your generosity and support mean so much to our young learners and their families. Thank you for helping us celebrate their dedication and achievement!
🎉 Congratulations to Jonah Mann! 🎉
We’re proud to announce that Jonah has been selected as the winner at Hillsboro Elementary School for the 2025 State Fire Marshal Safety Poster Contest!
Your creativity and commitment to safety shine bright—way to go, Jonah! 🔥🖍️
We’re proud to announce that Jonah has been selected as the winner at Hillsboro Elementary School for the 2025 State Fire Marshal Safety Poster Contest!
Your creativity and commitment to safety shine bright—way to go, Jonah! 🔥🖍️
🌟 Today we celebrate School Service Personnel across Pocahontas County Schools! 🌟
From our dedicated bus drivers navigating mountain roads, to the secretaries, aides, custodians, cooks, and countless others—these everyday heroes keep our schools running smoothly and our students safe, supported, and cared for. 🍎🚌💛
As we embrace this year’s theme—Stronger Together—we recognize that it’s the teamwork, heart, and commitment of our service personnel that truly make our schools shine. 💪🏽✨
Let’s take a moment to say thank you to the incredible individuals who make a difference in our schools every single day. We are stronger because of you!
From our dedicated bus drivers navigating mountain roads, to the secretaries, aides, custodians, cooks, and countless others—these everyday heroes keep our schools running smoothly and our students safe, supported, and cared for. 🍎🚌💛
As we embrace this year’s theme—Stronger Together—we recognize that it’s the teamwork, heart, and commitment of our service personnel that truly make our schools shine. 💪🏽✨
Let’s take a moment to say thank you to the incredible individuals who make a difference in our schools every single day. We are stronger because of you!
Our school is a proud winner of the Kids Heart Challenge/American Heart Challenge Grant. We are honored to be chosen for giving back and raising money for a great cause. Thank you, @AmericaHeart, and @KidsHeartChallenge #KHCGrant
💛💙Let's GOOOOOO! 💛💙
#AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #PCStrongerTogether
#AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #PCStrongerTogether
Hillsboro Elementary Staff: 371 Years of Dedication! 🎉
Showing up in style and ready for the new school year!
With decades of experience under our belts, we’re excited to inspire, educate, and grow together.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 🍎✏️📚 We are stronger together!!
Showing up in style and ready for the new school year!
With decades of experience under our belts, we’re excited to inspire, educate, and grow together.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 🍎✏️📚 We are stronger together!!
Sept Menu and Calendar
📅 Reminder: 2025–2026 School Calendar
School is just around the corner! As we gear up for a great year, don’t forget to check the official calendar for key dates including the first day of school, holidays, breaks, and more.
Make sure you're ready—save it, share it, and stay informed! 💙
📌 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/2022-2023calendar
#PocahontasProud #BackToSchool #SchoolCalendar #20252026SchoolYear
School is just around the corner! As we gear up for a great year, don’t forget to check the official calendar for key dates including the first day of school, holidays, breaks, and more.
Make sure you're ready—save it, share it, and stay informed! 💙
📌 https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/2022-2023calendar
#PocahontasProud #BackToSchool #SchoolCalendar #20252026SchoolYear
Join us for Open House September 2nd.
📚✨ Don't forget to mark your calendar for your child’s upcoming Open House event. Each school hosts its own special experience—an opportunity to tour the campus, meet the passionate educators, and get a glimpse into the exciting year ahead. Don’t miss it! 🏫📅
🧩 Day 3 – Final Day of the Teacher Academy: Focus on Special Education 💙
We wrapped up the 2025 Teacher Academy with a full day dedicated to enhancing special education services across Pocahontas County Schools.
Our educators learned from two outstanding presenters:
👨🏫 Ian Kennedy – West Virginia Department of Education
👩🏫 Lydia Young – Pocahontas County Special Education Consultant
They shared essential guidance on:
✅ Compliance
✅ Support systems
✅ Practical tactics to better serve students with diverse learning needs
This final day highlighted our commitment to inclusive education and ensuring every student receives the support they deserve. Thank you to all who participated in this powerful 3-day journey of growth and collaboration! 🌟
#PocahontasProud #TeacherAcademy2025 #SpecialEducationMatters #WVDE #InclusiveEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #GreatThingsAtPCS
We wrapped up the 2025 Teacher Academy with a full day dedicated to enhancing special education services across Pocahontas County Schools.
Our educators learned from two outstanding presenters:
👨🏫 Ian Kennedy – West Virginia Department of Education
👩🏫 Lydia Young – Pocahontas County Special Education Consultant
They shared essential guidance on:
✅ Compliance
✅ Support systems
✅ Practical tactics to better serve students with diverse learning needs
This final day highlighted our commitment to inclusive education and ensuring every student receives the support they deserve. Thank you to all who participated in this powerful 3-day journey of growth and collaboration! 🌟
#PocahontasProud #TeacherAcademy2025 #SpecialEducationMatters #WVDE #InclusiveEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #GreatThingsAtPCS
🎭✨ At the August 19th Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting, we celebrated some outstanding contributions!
👏 The Pocahontas County High School Drama Club was recognized for stepping up to paint and clean the auditorium stage—a tough job that was badly needed. Huge thanks to Co-Sponsors Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Hummel for rallying current members and alumni to make it happen! Pictured: Mrs. Hughes and Drama Club member Nathaniel.
📚💼 Additionally, the entire school board and several central office staff were honored by the WV School Board Association for completing training focused on school board guidance and compliance. We’re proud of their commitment to excellence!
#PocahontasPride #DramaClub #WVEd #CommunityStrong #BoardRecognition #GreatThingsAtPCS #PCS_StrongerTogether
👏 The Pocahontas County High School Drama Club was recognized for stepping up to paint and clean the auditorium stage—a tough job that was badly needed. Huge thanks to Co-Sponsors Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Hummel for rallying current members and alumni to make it happen! Pictured: Mrs. Hughes and Drama Club member Nathaniel.
📚💼 Additionally, the entire school board and several central office staff were honored by the WV School Board Association for completing training focused on school board guidance and compliance. We’re proud of their commitment to excellence!
#PocahontasPride #DramaClub #WVEd #CommunityStrong #BoardRecognition #GreatThingsAtPCS #PCS_StrongerTogether
📢Day 3 of the Academy: Spotlight on Special Education 🌟
We wrapped up our Academy on Wednesday with a powerful and insightful day dedicated to Special Education. 💙
Our team had the privilege of learning from expert presenters from the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and our very own Special Education Consultant. Together, they led engaging sessions that deepened our understanding of special education practices, compliance, and strategies to support all learners.
From legal updates to inclusive instructional approaches, the day was packed with valuable information and meaningful conversations. It was a great way to end the Academy—focused on equity, support, and student success.
Thank you to everyone who made this day impactful!
#SpecialEducation #WVDE #PocahontasCountySchools #ProfessionalDevelopment #StudentSupport #InclusiveEducation #StrongerTogether
📣 Day Two: Principal Leadership Academy 🚀
We continued our journey of leadership growth with a focus on practical strategies that directly impact school success.
🚌 Our principals explored:
📊 Attendance Strategies – Promoting consistent student presence through proactive and supportive approaches
🏫 Local School Improvement Councils (LSICs) – Empowering school communities to lead change and drive improvement
🚦 Transportation & Safety – Ensuring every student’s journey to and from school is secure and efficient
Together, we’re equipping leaders with the tools to foster safe, engaged, and thriving school environments.
#StrongerTogether #LeadershipAcademy #FuturePrincipals #EducationMatters #AttendanceMatters #LSICLeadership #SafeSchools #GreatThingsAtPCS
We continued our journey of leadership growth with a focus on practical strategies that directly impact school success.
🚌 Our principals explored:
📊 Attendance Strategies – Promoting consistent student presence through proactive and supportive approaches
🏫 Local School Improvement Councils (LSICs) – Empowering school communities to lead change and drive improvement
🚦 Transportation & Safety – Ensuring every student’s journey to and from school is secure and efficient
Together, we’re equipping leaders with the tools to foster safe, engaged, and thriving school environments.
#StrongerTogether #LeadershipAcademy #FuturePrincipals #EducationMatters #AttendanceMatters #LSICLeadership #SafeSchools #GreatThingsAtPCS
📣 Day One: Principal Leadership Academy 🚀 We kicked off our academy with the powerful theme: Stronger Together—because transformational leadership thrives on collaboration, connection, and shared purpose.
👥 Our principals explored:
🤝 Co-Teaching Strategies – Harnessing the power of partnership in the classroom
🏡 Family Engagement – Building bridges between schools and families
🔐 Cybersecurity Essentials – Safeguarding our learning communities in a digital world
Together, we’re cultivating leaders who will elevate every voice and strengthen every school.
#StrongerTogether #LeadershipAcademy #FuturePrincipals #EducationMatters #CoTeaching #FamilyEngagement #CyberSafeSchools #GreatThingsAtPCS
👥 Our principals explored:
🤝 Co-Teaching Strategies – Harnessing the power of partnership in the classroom
🏡 Family Engagement – Building bridges between schools and families
🔐 Cybersecurity Essentials – Safeguarding our learning communities in a digital world
Together, we’re cultivating leaders who will elevate every voice and strengthen every school.
#StrongerTogether #LeadershipAcademy #FuturePrincipals #EducationMatters #CoTeaching #FamilyEngagement #CyberSafeSchools #GreatThingsAtPCS
📚✨ A fresh school year is just around the corner! Be sure to mark your calendar for your child’s upcoming Open House event. Each school hosts its own special experience—an opportunity to tour the campus, meet the passionate educators, and get a glimpse into the exciting year ahead. Don’t miss it! 🏫📅
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